Shipyard Management Intern Spring/Summer 2026

Job Description
How does it feel to work on a team driven to make a big impact? Empowering. We believe your career should always be growing. And that’s exactly what it will do at BAE Systems. You'll hit the ground running with a company truly committed to your growth as you enjoy a special camaraderie on a team dedicated to protecting what really matters. Build your future at BAE Systems.

As an intern you will participate in our nationwide Internship & Co-Op Program, LEAP, where you will have the opportunity to Learn, Engage, Apply, and Progress within the company. You will also have access to additional benefits such as, networking with BAE Systems employees and other students, participating in exciting real world projects, joining exclusive informational sessions with senior leaders, and expanding mentorship opportunities and career development.

BAE Systems Ship Repair is seeking to hire Shipyard Management Interns at our San Diego, CA facility. This is a six-week internship targeting students currently enrolled in a maritime program requiring a short-term experience. Internships and Co-ops may be shortened or extended at the discretion of the company. Relocation assistance will be offered, but housing is not provided.

Relevant majors would include Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Maritime Affairs, and Mechanical Engineering programs at one of the following maritime academies such as but not limited to Webb Institute, California Maritime Academy, Maine Maritime Academy, Massachusetts Maritime Academy, Texas A&M-Gavalston, Great Lakes Maritime Academy, State University of New York Maritime College and the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA).

As a LEAP Shipyard Management Intern, you will:

• Work within a diverse workforce and functional groups
• Gain exposure to and understand the complexity of Navy Surface ships and various commercial vessels
• Interact with team members within our company such as program management team members (ship superintendents, project managers, program managers, etc.), craft managers, craft supervisors, safety/chemist employees and other customers
• Contribute to substantial work that will be beneficial to your academic and future professional careers
• Assist the Programs department to manage a designated portion of a Navy surface ship repair package including the installation, modification, and repair of complex equipment and systems in Engineering, Crew Berthing, Electronic/Combat System Suites, and Mission Control spaces
• Conduct ship checks; attend meetings; read and interpret detailed work items, drawings, and customer requirements
• Gather and interpret data for reports and analyses. Verify source material for authenticity purposes
• Provide support in preparing reports, documentation, and analyses to higher level department personnel
• Obtain documentation and other data needed to help develop procedures for future projects and analyses.

Work Environment:

• The work environment characteristics described are those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• Frequently exposure to wet and/or humid conditions, outside weather conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat
• Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts and high, precarious places
• The noise level in the shipyard environment is usually loud; office environment is usually low to moderate

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Candidates must be currently enrolled at a Maritime Academy and pursuing an accredited degree in technical disciplines leading to an Undergraduate degree in the fields of Naval Architecture, Maritime Affairs, Marine Engineering, or related fields.
• Ability to work under the direction of project teams
• Familiarity with current, computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to develop basic technical design and developmental problem-solving skills
• Ability to develop and maintain effective, professional relationships, and communicate effectively
• Ability to access shipboard spaces via vertical/inclined ladders and through compartments with limited overhead and/or confined spaces

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Completed their sophomore year of study
• Entry level knowledge of fundamental concepts of ship systems and ship construction

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $49592 - $68993

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20 hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.


About BAE Systems Platforms & Services
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.

Salary : $49,592 - $68,993